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There has been a great deal of conversation around Juventus’ tactics in recent weeks, as Luciano Spalletti struggles to get his team performing consistently and confidently. The Bianconeri have been the most inconsistent top team in the league for some time, and their latest loss to Genoa showed just how poor they can be as a collective.
The players at the Allianz Stadium have done their best to ensure the team continues to play well, but their results on the pitch have been disappointing. It has become increasingly difficult for them to deliver when it matters, and their recent displays have raised serious concerns.
Inconsistency Remains a Problem
Even their 2-0 win at Lecce before the Genoa game was not convincing, as Juventus could not impose themselves during the second half of that fixture. Against Genoa, it was the first-half performance that proved costly, with the team failing to respond after falling behind.
Juventus must improve as a team, otherwise Spalletti’s job could come under serious pressure in the coming weeks. There are growing doubts about his tactical approach, particularly after a defeat in which the Bianconeri looked short of ideas, intensity and defensive assurance.
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McKennie Points to Fight
However, Weston McKennie does not believe tactics were the main reason for the latest defeat. As quoted by Tuttomercatoweb, the American said: “Tactics have almost nothing to do with these games, it helps but then you have to fight to win. Genoa did this well and we didn’t, that’s why they won.”
McKennie’s view shifts the focus from structure to mentality. In his assessment, Genoa simply wanted the victory more and competed more effectively, while Juventus failed to match that determination.
If Juventus are to recover, they must combine tactical clarity with greater fight, concentration and consistency. Spalletti needs his players to take responsibility on the pitch, because continued performances of this nature will only increase the pressure on both the squad and the manager.